IntroductionKnowledge has always been transferred from older to younger generations since time immemorial, and in this regard, biodiversity is no exception. The knowledge of societies of hunters and gatherers, farmers and fishermen, to name a few, developed knowledge specific to their field of activity. Some sources emphasize the importance of traditional knowledge, as pre-scientific traditional management systems have been the primary means by which traditional societies managed natural resources for millennia. Thus, the conservation of biodiversity is of paramount importance for the sustainable use of natural resources, especially in an era when common resources that should be judiciously exploited are being exploited arbitrarily. The role of traditional knowledge in the conservation of biodiversity The term traditional knowledge is very often replaced by the word indigenous knowledge given the fact that it was the indigenous communities who engaged in hunting, gathering and fishing in their respective regions. According to the Indigenous Knowledge and Development Monitor, 1992, indigenous knowledge has been defined as “local knowledge held by indigenous peoples or local knowledge specific to a given culture or society”. The World Commission on Environment and Development has defined conservation. in a way that is not limited to simply preserving but rather using natural resources in a way that benefits human resources, but this should not lead to the depletion of natural resources for future generations. Considering the fact that traditional knowledge exists mainly in the exploitation of natural resources; the same can help modern times...... middle of paper ...... Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001, Biological Diversity Act, 2002, Patent (Second) Act amendment), 2002.Contribution of Knowledge to Health CareTraditional knowledge has been most effectively developed over generations across the world. India has used plants for thousands of years for health problems. rural and tribal communities. » According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 80% of the world's population has used indigenous health systems at some point in history. The Convention on Biological Diversity also states in its preamble the importance of traditional knowledge in health care..